August's Monthly Motivators

To Do Lists to Motivate You in Seven Areas.  It's Easy to Get Organized!

1.  Your Home.  Go through your warm weather clothing this month.  If you didn't wear it this summer, donate it today.  

2.  Your Family.   It's back-to-school time.  Prepare your home's hot spots for back-to-school:  bathroom, kitchen, kids' closets, entry, study areas, and kids' bedrooms.  Click here now to learn more about organizing for school.

3.  Your Health.  Cut down on snacks this  month.  Instead of chips, have some butterless popcorn.  Instead of three cookies, have one.  Drink calorie-free water with your snacks.

4.  Your Stuff.  August is the month to look through your summer supplies.  Take advantage of end-of-season sales for items that need to be replaced.  Be sure to dispose of or donate items you are replacing.

5.  Your Money.   Take a folder and write "receipts" on it.  Place all your receipts in it to help organize your finances.  Compare them to your credit card statements.  Move tax-related receipts to a "tax" file.

6.  Your Job.   It's our job to give back to one another.  What can you do this month to help someone in need?  Consider making a donation to the local food pantry, helping out a new mom, or shopping for an elderly neighbor.

7.  The Holidays.  Continue organizing for Christmas this month by saving mail order catalogs.  Use sticky notes to mark items you might give as gifts.

Copyright 2007-2008 Barbara Myers

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